New build - roofing query

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Squidge

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Hi,
In the process of deciding on whether to go with natural slate or tegral for our new build. The three slates we got prices for are Gallegas, Cupa H3 and Prestige. A few people have recommended H3 in earlier posts. Has anyone any opinions on the others?

Also, is it a big deal if the roofer does not have much experience of working with natural slate?
 
Hi there,

The gallegas are with capco are they? The H3 are quite good alright, what prices are you getting for them? Natural slate is that bit more brittle and needs to be cut with a mini grinder more often than not, they do look very good though. When we were doing our roof the thrutone and the likes were €1.26 each and we went with a nova natural slate from capco for €1.48 this is about 6 months ago, you can see some pics on the blog!

www.selfbuildardmore.blogspot.com
 
Still waiting on prices. Checking in both north and south as there appears to be a big difference, even with delivery charges. Lots of info on that blog! Thanks.
 
Squidge said:
Hi,
In the process of deciding on whether to go with natural slate or tegral for our new build. The three slates we got prices for are Gallegas, Cupa H3 and Prestige. A few people have recommended H3 in earlier posts. Has anyone any opinions on the others?

Also, is it a big deal if the roofer does not have much experience of working with natural slate?
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Tegral also do about 12 differing natural slates......as do Richmond. I would shop around before committing
 
It most certainly is a big deal if the roofer in inexperienced working with slate.
The difference between delighted and devestated.
 
Hi all,

I need to get contacts for roofing timber suppliers, I would be greatfull if anyone could help me with such a list North and South.

Thank you,

J
 
We went for natural slate for our roof. Got a quote form a campany with a warehouse in ROI. I rang the same companies warehouse in NI and asked how much for the same slate and delivery to Cork.

Saved €1500 by doing this, even though I had to pay a €900 delivery charge. Not verry patriotic i know!
 
I used a natural spanish slate called Franvisa supplied by Capco about 7 years ago and they still look great. Be prepared to pay the roofer extra though as it is a much slower job and a lot of wastage also so it works out much more expensive. Another option is to use the Tegral Rivendale range which has a textured surface and a dressed edge and from a distance could pass as a natural slate.
 
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